Search for dissertations about: "octogenarians"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the word octogenarians.

2. 1. Effects of Pancreatic Surgery : Quality of Life, Cost-effectiveness and Postoperative Results

   Author : Karin Johansen; Bergthor Björnsson; Per Sandström; Linda Lundgren; Jacob Freedman; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pancreatic surgery; Minimally invasive surgical procedures; Octogenarians; Surgical outcome; Quality of life; Cost-effectiveness analysis; Qualitative research;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND  Pancreatic operations are large procedures with high rates of complications and other potentially impactful consequences such as diabetes and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. Due to this, and due to the fact that the operations are often occasioned by periampullary tumours with a poor prognosis, it is important to evaluate how the operations affect patients in terms of postoperative results and quality of life. READ MORE

4. 2. Independent Ageing in Very Old Swedish Men

   Author : Kristin Franzon; Lena Kilander; Björn Zethelius; Tommy Cederholm; Jan Marcusson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Independent ageing; survival; sarcopenia; comorbidity; body mass index; smoking; dietary pattern; dietary biomarkers; longitudinal; octogenarians; nonagenarians; Geriatrics; Geriatrik;

   Abstract : Predictors for survival have been investigated thoroughly, but less is known about how to reach high age with preserved physical and cognitive function. These functions are crucial to stay independent in daily life, which is highly valued by the oldest old.This thesis was based on data from the Uppsala Longitudinal Study in Adult Men. READ MORE

5. 3. Cognitive function in elderly patients with chronic heart failure

   Author : Carina Hjelm; Anna Strömberg; Anders Broström; Ingegerd Fabergberg; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chronic heart failure; cognitive dysfunction; dementia; elderly; oldest-old; prevalence; risk factors; self-care; sleep;

   Abstract : IntroductionApproximately 1-2% of the adult population in developed countries suffer from heart failure (HF), with the prevalence rising to more than 10% among patients 80 years of age or older. The HF syndrome is associated with elevated mortality and morbidity, and decreased quality of life. READ MORE

6. 4. Epidemiology of dementia - with particular focus on time trends and methodology

   Author : Hanna Wetterberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dementia; epidemiology; selection bias; mortality; time trends; Epidemiology; Selection bias; Mortality; Time trends;

   Abstract : Dementia is a clinical syndrome characterised by deterioration in cognitive functions, which causes personal suffering and societal challenges. Studies investigating the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of dementia are needed for the understanding of the societal and economic burden of the disease. READ MORE

7. 5. On Acute Thrombo-Embolic Occlusion of the Superior Mesenteric Artery

   Author : Stefan Acosta; Martin Björck; Mats Ögren; Bengt Lindblad; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; acute thrombo-embolic occlusion; superior mesenteric artery; intestinal infarction; D-Dimer; intestinal revascularisation; population-based study; incidence; autopsy; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : Acute thrombo-embolic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) with intestinal infarction is a lethal disease, difficult to diagnose in time, with unknown incidence and cause-specific mortality. The aim of this thesis was to characterize the disease and to develop diagnostic methods. READ MORE